Howard and Brandon share a sum of money. Howard receives $1300. If Howard gets $180 more, the amount of money Brandon gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Howard |
Brandon |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 180 |
180 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Howard gets $180 more, it means Brandon will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Brandon gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 180
1% → 180 ÷ 60 = 3
Amount that Brandon has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 1300
= $1600
Answer(s): $1600
